Baby Shower Recipes

Make the mom-to-be feel like a VIP with these baby shower recipes, from cute appetizers and mini foods to punches and desserts. Our easy party-planning ideas will let you pull it off like a pro.

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    Watergate Salad

    16 reviews

    Travel back in time to the 1970s with a bowl of Watergate salad, a retro dish known for its fruity


    Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl

    14 reviews

    When we get together with friends, I like to prepare this creamy spinach dip. It's a real crowd pleaser. —Janelle...


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    Strawberry Poke Cake

    45 reviews

    That classic spring treat—strawberry shortcake—takes on a wonderful new twist with this strawberry poke cake recipe. Strawberry gelatin and strawberries...


    Dill Dip

    6 reviews

    Be prepared—you'll likely need to make a double batch of this delightful dill dip recipe. One batch is never enough...


    Rhubarb Punch

    I love the tart taste of rhubarb, and this lively, beautiful punch makes a refreshing treat at any get-together. —Eleanor...


    Buttermilk Angel Biscuits

    6 reviews

    When I make these slightly sweet biscuits, sometimes I cut them and fold over one side about a third of...


    Simple Luncheon Salad

    1 review

    "For a bridal shower or summer buffet, this colorful crunchy chicken salad is a perfect choice," notes Pat Stevens, field...


    Watermelon Baby Carriage

    3 reviews

    This fruit-filled carriage was made for my daughter's baby shower and was a huge hit. Fill it with any fruit...

    Strawberry Spinach Salad with Raspberry Dressing

    8 reviews

    Berries add a pop of color to this favorite salad that’s part of my gluten-free menu. My challenge is to...


    Apricot Lemonade Iced Tea

    4 reviews

    Every special occasion deserves a refreshing beverage (and a lovely punch bowl). Our tea has a tangy flavor from lemonade,...


    Pastel Tea Cookies

    1 review

    These glazed sugar cookies are perfect for nibbling between sips at a tea party, graduation or shower. —Lori Henry, Elkhart,...


    Mini BLT Appetizers

    2 reviews

    Five simple ingredients are all you need to wow friends and family with a tasty appetizer. I love to make...


    Blood Orange Avocado Salad

    2 reviews

    My refreshing side salad is such a nice addition to our calorie-loaded Thanksgiving dinner. Use regular oranges if you can't...


    Peach-Basil Cooler

    1 review

    Mix peaches and basil with club soda for a cool and refreshing mocktail! —Dana Hinck, Pensacola, Florida


    Crab Phyllo Cups

    2 reviews

    I always like a dot of chili sauce on top of these easy snacks. If you're out of crab, try...


    Chai Truffle Tart

    1 review

    My chai-flavored tart boasts chocolate and caramel layers tucked inside a salty pretzel crust. Truffles on top make it extra...


    Triple Chocolate Mousse Torte

    5 reviews

    When it's too hot to bake something sweet but you're craving chocolate, my chocolate mousse torte is all you need....

    Strawberry-Bacon Spinach Salad

    6 reviews

    Ruth Haywood’s colorful Strawberry-Bacon Spinach Salad is sweet and crunchy with a tangy dressing. “I made this recipe for our...


    Sparkling Cranberry Kiss

    7 reviews

    I love the tartness of cranberries in cold beverages, and this recipe is easily doubled, tripled or even quadrupled. —Shannon...


    Zesty Vegetable Dip

    4 reviews

    There's an abundance of excellent cheeses made in our state, but sharp cheddar is our favorite. My mom used to...


    Strawberry Tartlets

    10 reviews

    This elegant-looking dessert is easy to make, and the cute wonton "cups" can be made in advance. They're a different...


    Lemon Blueberry Pizza

    Cream cheese and lemon yogurt make a tasty topping for this fruit pizza. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


    Surprise Meringues

    6 reviews

    These crisp, delicate cookies are light as a feather. Mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts are a delightful and yummy...

    Gran’s Granola Parfaits

    1 review

    When my mother-in-law (Gran to our kids) had us over for brunch, I especially enjoyed her yogurt parfaits. They were...


    Cheese Puffs

    7 reviews

    I found this cheese puffs recipe in one of my mother’s old cookbooks and updated the flavor by adding cayenne...


    White Chocolate-Strawberry Tiramisu

    24 reviews

    Here's a twist on a classic dessert that highlights another flavor combo my husband and I love: strawberries and white...


    Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

    4 reviews

    My children wanted to plant a garden, and we ended up with buckets of cucumbers. When I tired of making...


    Raspberry Refresher

    1 review

    This recipe explodes with raspberry flavor! It's a wonderful summertime treat.—Doreen Patterson, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia


    Glazed Fruit Bowl

    5 reviews

    This quick-to-fix fruit salad combines summer favorites such as cantaloupe, honeydew and strawberries into a refreshing side dish. You can...